Finance IT Project Manager (6-Month Contract)

Adams & Adams; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Adams in Pretoria is seeking a Finance IT Project Manager to oversee finance technology initiatives, from ERP upgrades to automation and reporting platforms. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Finance and IT, ensuring governance and smooth delivery in a hybrid work setting.

The role emphasises business transformation, risk mitigation, and adoption of new systems, with focus on aligning technology solutions to finance objectives and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years managing Finance IT or business systems projects.
• PM certification (PMP/PRINCE2/Agile) advantageous.
• Experience with ERP implementations and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and monitor Finance IT projects across financial systems, automation, reporting, and integration.
• Develop and maintain project plans, RAID logs, communication plans, and stakeholder matrices.
• Coordinate Finance, IT, and business teams with external vendors and partners.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Lead change management and user adoption activities across deployments.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Process improvement

Change management

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or a related field

Tools

MS Project

ERP platforms

Financial reporting tools

Job description

The Finance IT Project Manager will oversee and deliver finance technology initiatives across financial systems, process automation, reporting platforms, and business transformation projects. The role is responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams across Finance and Information Technology, ensuring project governance, mitigating risk, and driving the successful implementation and adoption of finance-related technology solutions.

Key Role Responsibilities

1. Project Delivery & Coordination

• Plan, execute, and monitor Finance IT projects across financial systems, process automation, reporting platforms, and system integrations.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, RAID logs, communication plans, and stakeholder matrices.
• Coordinate internal Finance, IT, and business teams, as well as external vendors and implementation partners.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, resources, and deliverables.

2. Finance Systems & Digital Transformation

• Lead the implementation, enhancement, and optimisation of finance systems and applications.
• Support projects involving ERP platforms, financial reporting tools, budgeting and forecasting solutions, and workflow automation.
• Collaborate with Finance stakeholders to define business requirements and translate them into technology solutions.
• Ensure finance technology projects align with business objectives and operational requirements.

3. Business Analysis & Process Improvement

• Analyse and document current finance processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate requirements gathering workshops with Finance and business stakeholders.
• Drive process optimisation, standardisation, and automation initiatives.
• Ensure solutions improve efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and reporting capabilities.

4. Change Management & User Adoption

• Develop and execute change management plans, including communication, training, stakeholder engagement, and adoption tracking.
• Conduct impact assessments and readiness evaluations for new finance technologies and process changes.
• Support users throughout implementation and transition phases.
• Monitor adoption and ensure successful embedding of new systems and processes.
• Establish and maintain project governance structures and reporting frameworks.
• Produce regular project status reports for Finance, IT leadership, and steering committees.
• Monitor project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation actions.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Technical & Project Skills

• Strong understanding of finance systems, ERP platforms, and financial reporting processes.
• Project management expertise across Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience with financial systems implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of change management frameworks and best practices.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative, proactive, and results-driven mindset.
• Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years' experience managing Finance IT or business systems projects.
• Experience implementing or enhancing ERP and finance-related applications.
• Experience working with Finance stakeholders, financial reporting processes, and business transformation initiatives.
• Project Management certification advantageous (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum).
• Experience with change management methodologies beneficial.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Hybrid working arrangement with approximately three days in-office per week.
• Interaction with senior Finance leaders, business unit heads, and IT stakeholders.
• Occasional after-hours work during system deployments, testing, or go-live activities.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within a fast-paced professional services environment.